I reported 2 public officials for misconduct to the county prosecutor (w/pics, witnesses & documents) a mth ago; why no reply?

Prosecutor has discretion to decide whether or not to prosecute. A local official has ZERO power to arrest a government official for conduct...

Can a lanlord lock you out of your apartment without going to court

It is illegal self help if a L tries to evict you without a court order. The L must file notice, then an eviction proceeding, then there is a...

My lease said the landlord would return the security deposit within 30 days.

There are very specific rules for what is to be done with a security deposit, including placing it in an interest bearing account and providing an...

Evicting daughter

The proper legal action is called ejectment and should be done with the help of an experienced lawyer. On my profile there are several legal...

Mother of my child has cut off all contact with our son. Can I get custody?

My experience is that too often mothers like this do not want the responsibility of the child but they absolutely want the child support money to...

We are buying as is a 2 families foreclosure house with tenants. Can we send 30 days notice to be out in that property?

I strongly urge you to use a lawyer for the L/T evictions. Both NJ and Jersey City have very strong tenant protection rights and you need to to the...

I was asked to leave my job of 10 years. Im under independent contract. What can I do?.

I agree with Attorney Brett. I also do this type of legal work. My NJ phone number is 908-400-5585. On my profile there are several legal guides....

When there is a proof hearing and the defendant has placed no defense on the record, and the defendant does not show up at the hearing, or contest...

How long do you have to wait to receive estate money in nj

Usually one year if there are no complications. Factors include number of heirs, ability of executor, whether or not the estate has a lawyer, type...

My brother recently died. He owns 1/3 of our property which is under our names. His wife and their children would like to sell

As you have described the value of the estate, your plan is very unwise. You need to confer with an experienced attorney and realtor in order to...